reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpȯr-tər 

: one that reports: such as

a(1)

: a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news

(2)

: a person who broadcasts news

b

: a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedings

c

: a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding

reportorial

ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

ˌre-pə-, 

ˌrē-

adjective

reportorially

ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē 

ˌre-pə-, 

ˌrē-

adverb

Synonyms of reporter

• journalist
• correspondent

Examples of reporter in a Sentence

She's a reporter for one of the major networks.

the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone

Recent Examples on the Web

Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers scientific studies and trending news. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025

Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025

Business reporter Adrienne Roberts put together a list of some of these locations that are within a 45-minute drive of Detroit and can make for either a quick visit or be turned into a longer outing with a cocktail, meal or even a carriage ride. —Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 Dec. 2025

His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. —Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reporter

• court reporter
• cub reporter
• police reporter
• shorthand reporter

Rhymes for reporter

• colporteur
• exporter
• headquarter
• importer
• supporter
• transporter
• mortar
• quarter
• shorter
• sorter

Kids Definition

reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpōrt-ər 

-ˈpȯrt-

: a person who reports

especially : one employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news

Legal Definition

reporter

noun

re·​port·​er

: one that reports: as

a

: one who makes authorized statements and publications of court decisions or legislative proceedings

also : a publication in which such reports are reproduced see also citation compare advance sheet

b

: one who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding

specifically : court reporter